Transfer dispute between Ethnikos Achnas and Nikolas Aggelopoulos

Pafos FC has submitted an offer for 22-year-old Ethnikos Achnas defender Nikolas Aggelopoulos, but the club has rejected it, deeming it insufficient. Aggelopoulos, who is under a seven-year contract, has publicly expressed his frustration with the club's refusal to accept the six-figure bid. The player has stated his reluctance to play in the Second Division and has even threatened to retire from professional football if he is not allowed to leave. Ethnikos Achnas spokesperson Angelos Vrachimis confirmed the rejection of the bid and suggested that the player may be under the influence of third parties. The club maintains that, while they value Aggelopoulos, he must honor his professional contract. This situation mirrors a previous transfer saga involving Marios Ilias. As of late June 2026, the impasse remains, with neither side showing signs of backing down despite the transfer window activities.